Teeth Whitening

Once the treatment is complete, you should expect the results to last roughly 6-9 months. However, eating or drinking staining foods, smoking, and other habits, will shorten the lifespan of your whiter teeth. In order to maintain their whiteness for as long as possible, you might cut down on or abstain from smoking, coffee, or sodas. Brushing with a whitening toothpaste may also help keep the whitening results looking their best for longer.

It is safe when delivered by a dentist. It’s important to remember that while the latest technology in tooth whitening makes it a very simple procedure for the patient, that it’s still a medical procedure and as such needs to be provided by a trained professional, to minimize the chance of sensitivity and gum damage afterwards. Our doctors are experts in using our products in a safe manner and tailor treatment to each individual – there is truly no ’one size fits all’ approach.

The whitening may last up to two years. It does, however, lose its effects over time. If the cause is external, you can make subtle changes to your lifestyle to prevent re-occurrence. Brushing and flossing daily and the occasional professional cleaning will also extend the beauty.

If the discoloration was linked to a procedure such as a root canal and it returns after a whitening process you should return to your dentist for a thorough examination. An X-ray may be ordered to examine the surrounding structures.

Because whitening opens up the tiny pores in the tooth enamel, it can cause some tooth irritation and sensitivity to extreme temperature changes. Brushing with a toothpaste for sensitive teeth can help alleviate this discomfort, but otherwise you will need to wait for the saliva In your mouth to naturally cause those pores to close.

Teeth whitening does not injure or damage tooth structure eg. enamel. This is because it is being delivered by a dentist who has been trained to decide on the appropriate concentration of whitening agent and duration of application. Furthermore, the literature indicates that there is absolutely no potential for damage to tooth structure in such conditions.